Get Out of Your Room…
Get a mind massageProfessionals are coming to the Boca campus on Dec. 4 to teach stressed students a way to relax before final exams without the hot towels, cucumbers and knuckles of a stranger. The method of relaxing your mind will be taught to willing students at no cost in the Today and Beyond Wellness Center located above the Breezeway in room 222. You must RSVP for this event by calling Tina Garofalo at (561) 297-3615.
French bookwormsYou don’t have to walk around in South Florida’s stifling heat next summer with the rest of us. Instead, you can take your summer courses in France – the real France in Europe with the Eiffel Tower and the people who say “oui” instead of “yes.” The info session on this chance of a lifetime will be held on Nov. 30 from 1-2 p.m. in the Arts and Humanities Building, room 116.
Dancing the way we really danceThe dance program at FAU has decided to break way in dance showcases by not offering students the chance to see a way-too-long-for-comfort ballet or modern dance show common to theaters around the world. Instead, the program has decided to teach and showcase anyone interested in real dance moves used by real people. The shows are on Dec. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre. There is a $5 admission fee and more information can be found by emailing [email protected].
Get Off-Campus…
The real political correspondent of comedyLewis Black, the aged comedian and actor, will be visiting the Filmore in Miami Beach for your enjoyment on Dec. 31. He will touch on events of 2007 in a comical way and throw down his version of what’s really going on in the world. Tickets are on sale now and run between $25 and $120. Buy your way into this rare event on www.livenation.com or charge by phone at (305) 358-5885.
Last comic standingNBC’s reality show Last Comic Standing is coming to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on Dec. 13. Tickets are on sale now to see struggling comedians from around the country compete with each other and become the last one standing. You can purchase tickets now from Todd’s Tickets at www.toddstickets.com or call (305) 692-8633.
No more fruitcake, pleaseForget about the eggnog and cheap snowman cookies for a while and get your ticket for the rock concert of the year. It’s 103.1 The Buzz’s Bake Sale event taking place on Dec. 1 at the Sound Advice Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. There will be 15 bands on two stages, plus a local stage. Tickets are $20 for lawn and $40 for seats, and are now available at all Ticketmaster outlets or on www.buzzbakesale.com.
Go see the shiny blue menThat’s right: the Blue Man Group loves Florida. The infamous bald, shiny blue men – who play dozens of electronic instruments to deliver a full force of techno and trance – are coming to the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise. The How to be a Megastar Tour 2.1 hits South Florida on Saturday, Mar. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Dec. 12 and there’s a chance none will be left by Christmas, so buy them now at www.ticketmaster.com.
Are you hot or drunk enough for Girls Gone Wild?Club Boca is featuring the one and only Girls Gone Wild crew on Dec. 16 starting at 10 p.m. The camera crew is in search for the wildest club in America with the hottest chicks who might be drunk enough to go nude. If you don’t feel like flashing your goods for the thousands of horny people around America, you can at least get some free or cheap beer at the club. Ladies drink free until 1 a.m. and guys get free draft beer until the keg is killed.
Get a Gig…
Tables meet the cashThe Chick and Egg brunch bar in Fort Lauderdale is looking for some handy food runners. They don’t pay in eggs or omelets, but they will make sure you get $8 an hour. Positions are limited and you need some prior experience. If you can’t wait to run around with food in your hands, call Tracy at (954) 786-5249 or visit the restaurant located at Sunrise Blvd and US1 for an application.
Creative internsIf you’re a graphic design major and you still don’t have an internship under your belt, now’s the chance to get one. GEO Care, Inc. is searching for someone to assist with in-house design projects and other miscellaneous tasks for $10 an hour. There are flexible hours ranging from 10-20 hours per week and only a few primary responsibilities, which include: creating advertisements, updating various documents, creating promotional items and conducting research. If you’re proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Quark and Microsoft Office on PC, call David at (561) 999-7323 to apply.
Dumb jocks need your help If you’re a professor, grad student or excellent undergrad student, you might be the right person to help out an FAU jock. Tutors are needed for mainly philosophy lessons. There are day and evening hours available and the wages are competitive with other tutoring facilities. For more information, contact (561) 297-2574 for more information or visit www.fausports.com to fill out an application.
Law timeYou can assist Kanner & Pintaluga, Attorneys at Law starting now. The Boynton Beach law firm is offering full-time positions with great starting pay and flexible schedules. There is availability for growth within the company and benefits are available for full-time employees. Applicants must be bilingual (Spanish/English), quick learners, self-motivated, responsible and professional. Contact Stella at (561) 424-0032 for more information.
Random Listing of the Week…
The alternative to just another “Silent Night”Hosted by the Society of Young Jewish Professionals, the Matzo Ball has been named the “Nation’s #1 Holiday Party” by USA Today. At the Matzo Ball, single Jewish men and women get to flirt, mingle and dance the night away. Forget sitting home with Chinese food and a movie! The party will feature delicious specialty drinks, dancing and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Get to Club Boca early to get a free drink at this party on Dec. 24 from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m.
